Six reasons to do something this weekend

Weekend Picks - March 28, 2013

Published: 2013.03.28 11:13 AM

WatchHi Five
What: Pentatonix has already won over the hearts, and ears, of a few editors in our fashion office, and we imagine the five-member a cappella group sounds even more amazing in person. Good thing tickets are still available to see The Sing-Off winners live at the Republik this Saturday; their cover of Radioactive will blow you away.When: Saturday at 8 p.m.Where: The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd.Details: $28 general admission, available here with a $5 increase day of show.

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What: Celebrate Easter Sunday at Royal Hawaiian Center to score some egg-cellent prizes. Show your same day receipts totaling $150 or more from any Center merchant or restaurant and pick out a prize via a colorful Easter egg while supplies last. Five lucky winners will get a $100 Royal Hawaiian Center gift card; other prizes include Royal Hawaiian Center pens, water bottles and travel kits.When: Sunday starting at 10 a.m.Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave. Receipts must be submitted to Lei Ohu Guest Services on Level 1 of Building B fronting Kalakaua Ave.Details: For more information, click here. Get free one-hour parking with validation, then pay $1 per hour for the next three hours.

PartyModern Times
What: Hit four different parties at one hot spot thanks to Elements at the Modern. Enjoy cocktails at the Sunrise Pool bar followed by fireworks and a fashion show with Milk & Honey boutique. Then make your way to The Study for more drinks and music before ending the night/early morning with a dance session at Addiction Nightclub.When: Friday, 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Fireworks at 7:45 p.m., fashion show at 8:30 p.m.Where: The Modern Honolulu, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd.Details: A guest list ticket will get you in free before 8:30 p.m. (reserve one here, entrance to Addiction Nightclub not included). Otherwise, expect to pay $10-$20 in cover.

EatDinner and a Movie
What: Get Spirited Away with Andrew Le's five-course pop-up dinner based on the classic animated movie by Hayao Miyazaki. The Pig & the Lady chef first whipped up the menu to rave reviews for a film and food series in Austin earlier this month. Work your way through a soup noodle dish topped with fried baby crabs (left), a caramelized green tea cake with kaya and lychee ice, and more - and yes, the movie will be playing as you eat. Biting Commentary profiles the dinner here.When: Saturday is already sold out, but there are still a handful of seats available for Sunday at 8 p.m.Where:R/D, 691 Auahi St.Details: $69, full menu and tickets available here.

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Lei Chic is an email and shopping blog that plugs you into Hawai‘i’s newest and hottest boutiques, designers, trends, spas and salons, and more. You’ll also discover all the cool events, dinners and sales happening around town in our Weekend Picks every Friday. With Lei Chic, you’ll get the inside scoop on what everyone will be talking about tomorrow—in your inbox today.

Lei Chic Associate Editor Natalie Schack has been a cultural anthropology student, museum worker bee and dabbler in graphic design. When she isn’t scouting new fashion, compiling to-do lists or crafting puns, Natalie spends her free time dreaming up elaborate picnic ideas; “researching” via YouTube tutorials, blogs and Instagram; and dusting off her pith helmet for the next adventure life throws her way.